Stelios’ FastJet to launch in October with A319s

FastJet, the new African low-cost carrier backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has selected Airbus A319s and is aiming for an October launch.

Artist’s impression of a Fastjet Airbus. Courtesy, Fastjet
FastJet, the new African low-cost carrier backed by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has selected Airbus A319s and is aiming for an October launch.
﻿Rubicon Diversified Investments is launching FastJet under brand license from Haji-Ioannou’s easyGroup (ATW Daily News, Jun. 14). Under the licensing deal, EasyGroup has appointed former easyJet and Go COO Ed Winter as Rubicon CEO.
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